Kenya has continued to invest in sports infrastructure, with major stadium renovations and new facilities changing the country’s sporting landscape. From Nairobi’s large national venues to modern county stadiums, these facilities host football, athletics, rugby, concerts and major national events.
For this ranking, the stadiums are considered based on a combination of seating capacity, facilities, condition, sporting importance, location and suitability for major competitions. Capacity figures can vary between official sources and event configurations, so figures below should be treated as approximate where applicable. FKF, for example, currently lists Kasarani at 60,000 and Nyayo at 30,000, while Sports Kenya also lists Kasarani at 60,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
1. Talanta Sports Stadium — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 60,000
Location: Nairobi
Talanta Sports Stadium is one of Kenya’s most ambitious sports infrastructure projects. The 60,000-seat facility is being developed as a major international football venue and is intended to play a central role in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The project includes modern spectator facilities, hospitality areas and other infrastructure designed around international football requirements. The contractor, China Road and Bridge Corporation, reported in February 2026 that roof works, seating and auxiliary facilities were progressing and described the project as a 60,000-seat FIFA-standard professional football stadium. (CRBC)
Key features: Large seating capacity, modern roof structure, hospitality facilities, football pitch and facilities designed for major international events.
2. Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani — Nairobi
Capacity: Up to 60,000
Location: Kasarani, Nairobi
Kasarani remains one of Kenya’s most important sporting complexes. Sports Kenya lists the main stadium at 60,000 seats, alongside an indoor arena, aquatic complex and hotel facilities. (Sports Kenya)
The complex provides much more than a football stadium. Its facilities include VIP lounges, hospitality suites, changing rooms, media areas, restaurants, conference rooms and an indoor arena with a 5,000-person capacity. (Sports Kenya)
Key features: 60,000-seat stadium, athletics track, football pitch, VIP lounges, media facilities, indoor arena, aquatic centre and accommodation.
3. Nyayo National Stadium — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 30,000
Location: Nairobi
Nyayo National Stadium is one of Kenya’s best-known national sporting venues. Its central Nairobi location makes it particularly important for football, athletics and national events.
Sports Kenya lists the main stadium at about 30,000 seats and notes that the facility also includes an indoor arena and other sporting facilities. (Sports Kenya)
Key features: Football pitch, athletics track, indoor arena, training facilities and central location.
4. Bukhungu Stadium — Kakamega
Capacity: Approximately 12,000 according to FKF’s current stadium listing
Location: Kakamega County
Bukhungu Stadium is one of western Kenya’s major football venues and has historically served as an important home ground for football in the region.
FKF currently lists Bukhungu among the venues used in the 2025/26 top-flight season. (Football Kenya Federation)
Key features: Football pitch, spectator stands, athletics facilities and regional sporting importance.
5. Kipchoge Keino Stadium — Eldoret
Capacity: Approximately 10,000
Location: Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County
Located in one of Kenya’s most important athletics regions, Kipchoge Keino Stadium has an important role in athletics and football. Its location in Eldoret places it close to one of the world’s best-known training hubs for distance runners.
The stadium was also identified among facilities being prepared for Kenya’s major international football commitments. (Parliament of Kenya)
Key features: Athletics track, football pitch, spectator stands and training facilities.
6. Moi Stadium — Kisumu
Capacity: Approximately 10,000
Location: Kisumu
Moi Stadium is a major sporting facility in western Kenya and is regularly associated with football and other sporting activities.
FKF lists Moi Stadium Kisumu among its national venues, with a listed capacity of 10,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
Key features: Football pitch, spectator stands, athletics facilities and event space.
7. Gusii Stadium — Kisii
Capacity: Approximately 10,000
Location: Kisii County
Gusii Stadium is one of the main sporting venues in the former Nyanza region. It hosts football and other sporting events and has served as a home venue for local clubs.
FKF currently lists the stadium with a 10,000 capacity. (Football Kenya Federation)
Key features: Football pitch, stands, athletics facilities and training space.
8. Afraha Stadium — Nakuru
Capacity: Approximately 8,200
Location: Nakuru
Afraha Stadium is one of Nakuru’s most established sporting venues. It has hosted football and athletics and remains an important regional facility.
FKF currently lists Afraha Stadium with an 8,200 capacity. (Football Kenya Federation)
Key features: Football pitch, athletics track, spectator stands and multipurpose event space.
9. Ulinzi Sports Complex — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 7,500
Location: Lang’ata, Nairobi
Ulinzi Sports Complex is a relatively modern sports facility serving football and athletics. It includes an eight-lane athletics track, training grounds and an indoor arena.
The complex was officially opened in 2022 and has a reported capacity of about 7,500.
Key features: Eight-lane athletics track, football facilities, indoor arena and training grounds.
10. Thika Sub-County Stadium — Thika
Capacity: Approximately 6,000
Location: Thika, Kiambu County
Thika Sub-County Stadium is an important sporting venue serving the large population around Thika. FKF currently lists it among the stadiums used for top-flight football, with a capacity of 6,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
Key features: Football pitch, spectator stands and sporting facilities.
11. Ruaraka Sports Club — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 6,000
Location: Ruaraka, Nairobi
Ruaraka Sports Club is an established Nairobi sporting venue that hosts football and other sporting activities.
FKF lists Ruaraka Sports Club among the venues for the 2025/26 season, with a listed capacity of 6,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
12. Kenyatta Stadium — Machakos
Capacity: Approximately 5,000–10,000 depending on configuration
Location: Machakos County
Kenyatta Stadium is one of the best-known sporting venues in eastern Kenya. It has hosted football matches and other major events and remains an important regional sports facility.
13. Murang’a Stadium — Murang’a
Capacity: Approximately 5,000
Location: Murang’a County
Murang’a Stadium is a county-level facility used for football and other sporting activities. FKF lists it among the venues for the 2025/26 season with a capacity of 5,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
14. Bomet Green Stadium — Bomet
Capacity: Approximately 5,000
Location: Bomet County
Bomet Green Stadium is an important sporting venue in Kenya’s South Rift region. It provides a football facility for local teams and serves as a venue for regional sporting activities.
FKF lists Bomet Green Stadium among its current league venues, with a capacity of 5,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
15. Awendo Green Stadium — Awendo
Capacity: Approximately 5,000
Location: Migori County
Awendo Green Stadium serves the sporting community in Migori County and is among the venues recognised by FKF for competitive football.
FKF lists the stadium with a capacity of 5,000. (Football Kenya Federation)
16. Kasarani Annex — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 5,000
Location: Kasarani, Nairobi
Kasarani Annex forms part of the wider Moi International Sports Centre complex. It provides another venue for competitive football and training activities.
FKF lists Kasarani Annex with a 5,000 capacity. (Football Kenya Federation)
17. Mbaraki Sports Club — Mombasa
Capacity: Approximately 5,000
Location: Mombasa County
Mbaraki Sports Club is an important sporting facility on the Kenyan coast. It provides a venue for football and other sporting activities in Mombasa.
FKF lists Mbaraki Sports Club with a capacity of 5,000 for the 2025/26 season. (Football Kenya Federation)
18. Nairobi City Stadium — Nairobi
Capacity: Varies by source and configuration
Location: Nairobi
Nairobi City Stadium is one of the capital’s historic sporting grounds and has long been associated with club football.
Its historical importance and central location continue to make it a notable venue in Kenyan football.
19. Dandora Stadium — Nairobi
Capacity: Approximately 4,000
Location: Dandora, Nairobi
Dandora Stadium is a modern community sports facility serving Nairobi’s eastern suburbs. It was commissioned in 2024 after an investment of about KSh276 million and has hosted top-flight football matches. (Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.)
Key features: Football pitch, spectator seating, VIP section and community sporting facilities.
20. Ulinzi Sports Complex / Other Regional Modern Venues
Kenya’s stadium landscape is continuing to evolve, with county governments and the national government investing in additional sports facilities. The ranking of venues beyond the major national stadiums can change as renovations, upgrades and new projects are completed.
FKF’s current stadium listing provides a useful snapshot of venues actively serving competitive football during the 2025/26 season. (Football Kenya Federation)
Final Ranking
| Rank | Stadium | Location | Approx. Capacity |
| 1 | Talanta Sports Stadium | Nairobi | 60,000 |
| 2 | Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani | Nairobi | 60,000 |
| 3 | Nyayo National Stadium | Nairobi | 30,000 |
| 4 | Bukhungu Stadium | Kakamega | 12,000+ |
| 5 | Kipchoge Keino Stadium | Eldoret | 10,000 |
| 6 | Moi Stadium | Kisumu | 10,000 |
| 7 | Gusii Stadium | Kisii | 10,000 |
| 8 | Afraha Stadium | Nakuru | 8,200 |
| 9 | Ulinzi Sports Complex | Nairobi | 7,500 |
| 10 | Thika Sub-County Stadium | Thika | 6,000 |
| 11 | Ruaraka Sports Club | Nairobi | 6,000 |
| 12 | Kenyatta Stadium | Machakos | 5,000–10,000 |
| 13 | Murang’a Stadium | Murang’a | 5,000 |
| 14 | Bomet Green Stadium | Bomet | 5,000 |
| 15 | Awendo Green Stadium | Awendo | 5,000 |
| 16 | Kasarani Annex | Nairobi | 5,000 |
| 17 | Mbaraki Sports Club | Mombasa | 5,000 |
| 18 | Nairobi City Stadium | Nairobi | Varies |
| 19 | Dandora Stadium | Nairobi | 4,000 |
| 20 | Other emerging county venues | Various | Varies |
Which is the best stadium in Kenya?
For existing, established facilities, Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani remains one of the strongest all-round stadium complexes because of its combination of a large main stadium, indoor arena, aquatic centre, hospitality facilities and other sporting infrastructure. (Sports Kenya)
For new-generation infrastructure, Talanta Sports Stadium is the project attracting the most attention. Its planned 60,000-seat capacity and international-event orientation make it central to Kenya’s ambition to host major continental competitions. (CRBC)
Kenya’s stadium network is undergoing a major transformation. Kasarani and Nyayo remain established national landmarks, while Talanta represents the country’s push toward newer international-standard sporting infrastructure. At county level, venues such as Bukhungu, Kipchoge Keino, Moi Stadium Kisumu, Gusii and Afraha continue to provide important facilities for football and athletics.
As preparations for major international competitions continue, the quality of pitches, seating, lighting, media facilities, hospitality areas, security and accessibility will become increasingly important in determining which Kenyan stadiums can host the biggest events. Kenya’s government has previously identified Talanta, Kasarani, Nyayo and Kipchoge Keino among facilities being prepared for major continental competitions. (Parliament of Kenya)
